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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Scifi and Fantasy => Topic started by: dams301 on September 17, 2014, 08:17:01 PM

Title: DSC-304 "Daedalus class"
Post by: dams301 on September 17, 2014, 08:17:01 PM
Hi all,

Recently, I started a CAD work to do a Daedalus-class from Stargate series. I drawn it in 1/400th scale but after thinking, I'll do it in 1/1000th when I'll start the physical build.

Some pics of the current status of this project :

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3889/15080410278_9665061549_b.jpg)

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3919/15266968785_13e735f96e_b.jpg)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5592/15080410987_d3490c7902_b.jpg)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5562/15080409508_b63d73acb4_b.jpg)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5592/15263874861_05a5bd380c_b.jpg)

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3925/15080409967_67a3d32e76_b.jpg)

Still some work to do on engines and detailling the surface of the ship before starting cut the plastic card.

Hope you like it  :)
Damien
Title: Re: DSC-304 "Daedalus class"
Post by: Madhatter on September 17, 2014, 09:08:16 PM
wicked! I hope you do make it - it's a distinct looking carrier for sure.
I thought about scratch building one ages ago but at the time, I didn't have the skill to do it - and still not sure even now. But, there is a resin kit of this ship out - although it's tiny (like 10-12cm tiny - great for a desktop model - just not a shelf queen)
Anyway, as I said - i do hope you'll make it. I'm always keen to learn how to scratch build from others, so I'll take a front row seat :)
Si
Title: Re: DSC-304 "Daedalus class"
Post by: dams301 on September 17, 2014, 11:53:25 PM
Hi Simon,

There is a moment I wanted to scratch one but no documentation à this moment and I couldn't do the CAD Model to make the plans. Recently I saw again SG-1/SGA (all of them) and, this idea came back. This time, I have doc and I made the 3D model in about 2-3 evenings  :P

Finally, I started the build after I saw your comment and for the moment, it's easiest than I tought (it's my first full scratch model).
Only need :
- Styrene sheet
- ruler/square
- pencil
- cutter
- millimeter paper
- Tamya styrene glue
- plans (of course)

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3844/15268638835_36566cca3b_b.jpg)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5596/15265535451_fb5b82f93f_b.jpg)

If you want, I can send you my plans in pdf format ready to print in A4 for a 1/1000th model   ;)
They're not finish, I do them when I need one. For the moment, I only print the one which are upper so this one is ready.
Title: Re: DSC-304 "Daedalus class"
Post by: deathjester on September 18, 2014, 03:35:46 AM
AWESOME!!  We love Stargate - and it's such a shame that no mainstream manufacturers have tackled them!  CouldI trouble you for a set of those plans when you have finished with them? :)
Title: Re: DSC-304 "Daedalus class"
Post by: Cliffy B on September 18, 2014, 03:47:36 AM
So where are the F-302s?  ;)
Title: Re: DSC-304 "Daedalus class"
Post by: dams301 on September 18, 2014, 05:15:38 AM
AWESOME!!  We love Stargate - and it's such a shame that no mainstream manufacturers have tackled them!  Could I trouble you for a set of those plans when you have finished with them? :)

Thanks  :)
I'm agree with you... There is so many subject to do and a great potential. I'm dreaming about a Destiny model (http://www.modelermagic.com/?p=26019) :-*
 This is my first Sci-Fi project, maybe not the last.
No problem for the plan. I'm searching a solution for giving the CAD model too with a free software to read it and take measure on it (to divide by 2.5 for the 1/1000th against the 1/400th 3D model)

So where are the F-302s?  ;)

In my mind... I want to do one but I don't know how... But if I make one, it will be on 1/72 or 1/48   8) (but "C'est pas demain la veille")

My last progress :

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5589/15084734850_e2a084b051_b.jpg)

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3901/15268332451_2e65b9467e_b.jpg)

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3925/15084879268_eaeef0be0a_b.jpg)

Damien
Title: Re: DSC-304 "Daedalus class"
Post by: dams301 on September 19, 2014, 02:50:31 AM
Hi all,

Some progress today. Start to looks like a Daedalus now :

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3877/15093909527_1a2f084f0e_b.jpg)

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3851/15257447526_c512fc1da5_b.jpg)

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3846/15277336691_13d7662884_b.jpg)

And some progress on the first F-302's hangar bay :

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3860/15280071632_95b52b6aa0_b.jpg)

 :)
Damien
Title: Re: DSC-304 "Daedalus class"
Post by: GTX_Admin on September 23, 2014, 06:22:18 AM
Nice project
Title: Re: DSC-304 "Daedalus class"
Post by: Gingie on September 23, 2014, 11:41:56 PM
Very tidy & precise build! I love seeing wips involving scads of white p-card!
Title: Re: DSC-304 "Daedalus class"
Post by: Buzzbomb on September 24, 2014, 04:23:18 AM
Very nice work on an interesting ship